Bryan Cooper is facing a lengthy break after breaking his leg

Bryan Cooper is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after breaking his leg in a fall at Down Royal on Monday.

Last Updated: 07/05/13 10:57am

Bryan Cooper: On the sidelines

One of the emerging stars of the National Hunt scene, Cooper shot into the limelight when riding three winners at the Cheltenham Festival, while he was also on target with First Lieutenant at the Grand National meeting at Aintree.

The young rider was partnering the Tony Martin-trained Tepalo in Monday's Weatherbys Beginners Chase when he came to grief.